"civil war medicine"
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Mark Koernke discussed emergency medical preparedness, field dressing techniques, and alternative health treatments on Communications Tuesday, October 16, 2018. He covered tourniquet application and timing protocols, the history and proper use of cravat and carlisle dressings dating to the Spanish-American War, and the medicinal properties of silver and gold in wound healing. Koernke also addressed cancer treatment alternatives including laetrile and chelation therapy, criticized processed sugar and chemotherapy, and shared historical accounts of Civil War battlefield medicine including the use of dust and soil to prevent infection. Callers contributed practical experiences with burn treatment using goldenseal and collagen, and discussed the use of sulfur, bleach, and talcum powder in historical wound care.